When should you engage with an editor? At the point, you are confident your manuscript is ready for publication. I say this as that is when you have most likely gone through beta / CP reads and hopefully, responded to feedback. You want your MS to be polished and to save a lot of your …
The two great brothers; Towering tall. The twin pinnacles of commerce. Nothing will make them fall. Their armour is seen, Shining from far away. But the strength of that shield, Is tested this day… Grab the last coffee. Kiss goodbye and off to work. The MD; the Janitor; The Fireman; the Clerk. The floors are …
I’ve been playing with the thought of Traditional and Indie publishing and find the pitfalls of both very interesting. I enjoy reading how many writers go down the self-publishing route and break the failure barrier. Now I know there is little to no guarantee of success, but I am a sucker for a happy ending, so …
Ode To Them You are leaving, and I feel so crushed, It’s like the week has gone and time has rushed. The days have passed and gone their way, And Friday has arrived, so I just want to say. You’ve been such a special friend And have helped me through the past. I promise to …
Life as an independent contractor may be lucrative and rewarding in many ways, but it also attracts a habit of sacrifice and for me, loneliness. On a train journey to London, several years ago, I watched the scenery flash by with sad and longing eyes. A girl joined me in the designated quiet section. I …
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